Hello, I’m Sandy Kaye. A freelance broadcaster, journalist and producer who has spent more than 35 years on both sides of radio and television microphones. I’ve worked with every TV network in Australia, have produced and presented for countless radio stations around the country and have hosted my own commercial radio talk-back show. I’ve even held the distinction of being Sydney’s first female newsreader on radio – way back when!
Today my passion is A Breath of Fresh Air which allows me to immerse myself in one of my favourite things – music. I just love all kinds of music and am fascinated by the people who make it. In particular, it’s the music of the '60s '70s and '80s that takes me back to my youth and means so much to me.
As a journalist, I’m all about digging deep into the classic hits of our time.
I bring you intimate, warm, fireside chats with the artists who tell us about their lives both then and now.
We learn about what makes them tick, who they are in their professional and private lives and how they went about making the soundtrack to our lives.
'A Breath of Fresh Air’ is exceptional - exceptional not because of me, but rather because of the stories that some of the best-known musical artists choose to share with me.
I created this podcast to honour them. It’s all about THEIR lives, THEIR stories, THEIR music, told now, in THEIR voices, before they’re lost forever.
I see my podcast as a personal labour of love, but also as an archival Legacy for music fans and practitioners alike, both current and future, who otherwise might never know of the amazing people who helped build the industry.
I really hope you enjoy each and every episode of A Breath of Fresh Air.
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Iva Davies was born and raised in regional Australia, where his early exposure to music set the stage for his remarkable career. Trained as a classical musician, he excelled as an oboist. However, the…
Iva Davies was born …
Iva Davies was born and raised in regional Australia, where his early exposure to music set the stage for his remarkable career. Trained as a classical musician, he excelled as an oboist. However, the allure of rock music and the emerging punk and new wave scenes in the 70s inspired him to shift gears. Influenced by artists like David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Brian Eno, Iva began exploring electronic and experimental sounds, which would later define Icehouse’s unique style. In 1977, Davies formed Flowers with bassist Keith Welsh, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in Australian mu…
Mike Brewer, who partnered with Tom Shipley in the folk-rock duo Brewer & Shipley beginning in the late ’60s - best known for their 1971 hit single, “One Toke Over the Line,” has died. The n…
Mike Brewer, who par…
Mike Brewer, who partnered with Tom Shipley in the folk-rock duo Brewer & Shipley beginning in the late ’60s - best known for their 1971 hit single, “One Toke Over the Line,” has died. The news of his passing at age 80 at his home in Missouri, was announced by Shipley. The latter had visited “my friend of 65 years and musical partner for over 60” three days earlier at a hospital in Branson. By the mid-’60s, Brewer had relocated to Los Angeles and formed a band with Tom Mastin, Billy Mundi (later of the Mothers of Invention) and Jim Fielder (who became an original member of Blo…
Liberty DeVitto has long been recognised as one of the most influential drummers in rock history, renowned for his explosive energy, innovative rhythms, and deep connection to the music. Born in Broo…
Liberty DeVitto has …
Liberty DeVitto has long been recognised as one of the most influential drummers in rock history, renowned for his explosive energy, innovative rhythms, and deep connection to the music. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was captivated by drumming at an early age, inspired by legends like Ringo Starr, Dino Danelli, and Keith Moon. Raised in a vibrant, music-loving family, DeVitto honed his craft by playing along to records and developing his signature style—a mix of finesse, power, and an uncanny ability to elevate a song's emotional impact. DeVitto's career reached new heights when he joined…
Liberty DeVitto has long been recognised as one of the most influential drummers in rock history, renowned for his explosive energy, innovative rhythms, and deep connection to the music. Born in Broo…
Liberty DeVitto has …
Liberty DeVitto has long been recognised as one of the most influential drummers in rock history, renowned for his explosive energy, innovative rhythms, and deep connection to the music. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was captivated by drumming at an early age, inspired by legends like Ringo Starr, Dino Danelli, and Keith Moon. Raised in a vibrant, music-loving family, DeVitto honed his craft by playing along to records and developing his signature style—a mix of finesse, power, and an uncanny ability to elevate a song's emotional impact. DeVitto's career reached new heights when he joined…
British-Irish singer, songwriter and musician Chris de Burgh is celebrating 50 years in the business with a 50LO tour across Australia next year.In May he’ll play all his classic hits including …
British-Irish singer…
British-Irish singer, songwriter and musician Chris de Burgh is celebrating 50 years in the business with a 50LO tour across Australia next year.In May he’ll play all his classic hits including ‘The Lady In Red’, ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’, ‘Don’t Pay The Ferryman’, ‘So Beautiful’ and ‘Missing You' You can catch him in Melbourne Brisbane Gold Coast Sydney and Perth. A second Sydney show at the State Theatre – has just been added for Wed 7 May. Tickets on sale on Tuesday10 December.Chris has the most amazing of life stories to tell. He is the son of a foreign Di…
Founded in 2017 by Arranger/Producer Constantine Delo, The Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) started as a group of Adelaide musicians, recording re-arranged covers and uploading them to Facebook …
Founded in 2017 by A…
Founded in 2017 by Arranger/Producer Constantine Delo, The Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) started as a group of Adelaide musicians, recording re-arranged covers and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly. Fast forward to today, The HSCC has amassed over 590 million YouTube views with over 1,000,000 subscribers globally and accumulated over a billion views accross social media platforms. Following on from major internet success, The HSCC now tours throughout the world to audiences far and wide. Still releasing videos weekly on YouTube every Friday at 8am (ACDT).What's the sec…
Wondering what ever happened to Don Walker and Cold Chisel? Or maybe what songs Don wrote for the band and what his solo stuff is like? Check this out ... Don Walker, hailed as one of Australia's fin…
Wondering what ever …
Wondering what ever happened to Don Walker and Cold Chisel? Or maybe what songs Don wrote for the band and what his solo stuff is like? Check this out ... Don Walker, hailed as one of Australia's finest songwriters, has built an enduring legacy through his work with Cold Chisel, his solo career, and his literary pursuits. Born in Ayr, Queensland, in 1951, Don spent his formative years on a sugarcane farm, an environment that shaped his deep appreciation for storytelling and the Australian landscape. Despite excelling academically and earning a physics degree from the University of Queenslan…
Wondering what ever happened to Don Walker and Cold Chisel? Or maybe what songs Don wrote for the band and what his solo stuff is like? Check this out ... Don Walker, hailed as one of Australi…
Wondering what ever …
Wondering what ever happened to Don Walker and Cold Chisel? Or maybe what songs Don wrote for the band and what his solo stuff is like? Check this out ... Don Walker, hailed as one of Australia's finest songwriters, has built an enduring legacy through his work with Cold Chisel, his solo career, and his literary pursuits. Born in Ayr, Queensland, in 1951, Don spent his formative years on a sugarcane farm, an environment that shaped his deep appreciation for storytelling and the Australian landscape. Despite excelling academically and earning a physics degree from the University of Qu…
Do you remember Cream? Of course you do.They were the first supergroup of the '60s.Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce made some amazing music in just under three years.Today, mus…
Do you remember Crea…
Do you remember Cream? Of course you do.They were the first supergroup of the '60s.Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce made some amazing music in just under three years.Today, musician Malcolm Bruce, the son of Jack has dedicated himself to preserving the musical legacy of his father who was one of rock’s most influential figures.Jack Bruce was a trailblazing bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of Cream, alongside guitar legend Eric Clapton and the fiercely innovative drummer Ginger Baker.Cream, formed in 1966. They were at the fo…
Do you remember Cream? Of course you do. They were the first supergroup of the '60s. Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce made some amazing music in just under three years. Today, musician Mal…
Do you remember Crea…
Do you remember Cream? Of course you do. They were the first supergroup of the '60s. Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce made some amazing music in just under three years. Today, musician Malcolm Bruce, the son of Jack has dedicated himself to preserving the musical legacy of his father who was one of rock’s most influential figures. Jack Bruce was a trailblazing bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of Cream, alongside guitar legend Eric Clapton and the fiercely innovative drummer Ginger Baker. Cream, formed in 1966. They were at the forefront of a mu…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock?Do you know which songs Glenn wrote for the band?Or how the original LRB lost their name?Listen in here to find out answe…
Ever wondered what h…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock?Do you know which songs Glenn wrote for the band?Or how the original LRB lost their name?Listen in here to find out answers to these and a whole lot of other questions about Australia's most famous band as Glenn Shorrock joins us for an intimate chat.English born Glenn Shorrock (http://www.glennshorrock.com/) is one of the most iconic and influential singer-songwriters to emerge from Australia’s rich music scene. Best known as the founding lead vocalist of Little River Band, Glenn's career spans over six dec…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock? Do you know which songs Glenn Shorrock wrote for LRB? Do you know how the original members of LRB lost their name? Tune in here to f…
Ever wondered what h…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock? Do you know which songs Glenn Shorrock wrote for LRB? Do you know how the original members of LRB lost their name? Tune in here to find out answers to these and a whole lot of other questions about Australia's most famous band as Glenn Shorrock joins us for an intimate chat. English born Glenn Shorrock is one of the most iconic and influential singer-songwriters to emerge from Australia’s rich music scene. Best known as the founding lead vocalist of Little River Band, Glenn's career spans over six decades, marked by g…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock? Do you know which songs Glenn wrote for the band? Or how the original LRB lost their name? Listen in here to find out answers to the…
Ever wondered what h…
Ever wondered what happened to Little River Band's Glenn Shorrock? Do you know which songs Glenn wrote for the band? Or how the original LRB lost their name? Listen in here to find out answers to these and a whole lot of other questions about Australia's most famous band as Glenn Shorrock joins us for an intimate chat. English born Glenn Shorrock is one of the most iconic and influential singer-songwriters to emerge from Australia’s rich music scene. Best known as the founding lead vocalist of Little River Band, Glenn's career spans over six decades, marked by global chart success, critica…
Darren Hayes – singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden – takes control of his life story in this candid, unfiltered memoir. Darren Hayes was…
Darren Hayes – sin…
Darren Hayes – singer, songwriter, producer, performer and former frontman of the iconic pop duo Savage Garden – takes control of his life story in this candid, unfiltered memoir. Darren Hayes was always a storyteller. Growing up in suburban Queensland in the 1970s, his vivid imagination offered an escape from the realities of his daily life. Among childhood Trauma, domestic violence and relentless bullying, he told himself he was going to be a pop star – and he did it.But while Savage Garden achieved astonishing success, with multiple Australian number 1s, breaking into the US charts …
The Wailers' Al Anderson with the truth about the legendary Bob Marley Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marl…
The Wailers' Al Ande…
The Wailers' Al Anderson with the truth about the legendary Bob Marley Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Anderson honed his skills by playing blues and rock guitar, influences that he later incorporated into the Wailers’ sound. His career took a major turn when he was recruited to join Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1974, during the recording sessions for the Natty Dread album. His arrival marked a significant evolution in the band'…
Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, And…
Al Anderson is a dis…
Al Anderson is a distinguished American guitarist renowned for his enduring contributions to reggae music as a member of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Anderson honed his skills by playing blues and rock guitar, influences that he later incorporated into the Wailers’ sound. His career took a major turn when he was recruited to join Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1974, during the recording sessions for the Natty Dread album. His arrival marked a significant evolution in the band's musical direction, blending the raw energy of rock and the melodic co…
So you'd like to know if any of the Wailers played with Bob Marley? What happened to the Wailers after Bob's death?How many songs did the group have? And what was Bob Marley's biggest hit? We answer …
So you'd like to kno…
So you'd like to know if any of the Wailers played with Bob Marley? What happened to the Wailers after Bob's death?How many songs did the group have? And what was Bob Marley's biggest hit? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode. Bob Marley was born in 1945, in Saint Ann, Jamaica. His father was a Jamaican of English descent. His mother was a black teenager. Bob started his career with the Wailers, a group he formed with Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston in 1963. Marley married Rita Marley in 1966, and it was she who introduced him to Rastafarianism. By '69 Bob, Tosh and Li…